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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Elvis - Presliad (Comprising sections Elvis Moves Out through Finale).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote "Whispering Pines"?
(a) Robert Levon.
(b) Robbie Robertson.
(c) Richard Manuel.
(d) Elvis Presley.

2. What song by Randy Newman was a satire on bigotry?
(a) "Suzanne."
(b) "Davy the Fat Boy."
(c) "Short People."
(d) "God's Song."

3. What is the name of the television show that Greil Marcus uses as an example in the Prologue?
(a) Donny Carson's Show.
(b) The Dick Clark Show.
(c) The Late Show.
(d) The Dick Cavett Show.

4. What was a nickname given to Randy Newman by Lenny Waronker?
(a) Sgt. Pepper.
(b) Howlin Wolf.
(c) King of Soul.
(d) King of the Suburban Blues Singers.

5. What type of Staggerlee does Sly create in Riot?
(a) One that regrets his crimes.
(b) The baddest.
(c) One that does not get away.
(d) The cruelest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group did Cleaver and Seale found?

2. With whom did the Band play from 1965 to 1966, helping him and themselves to improve and gain popularity?

3. The Prologue states that Marcus wants to discuss rock 'n' roll in what context?

4. Who said "I played rock and roll before I ever heard of Elvis Presley. I saw him in Memphis before he ever made a record"?

5. What is Sam Phillips' profession?

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